health STD & AIDS

[parsimony10]

my advice is do not worry yourself needlessly muna.. like i mentioned before, getting an STD from fellatio is somewhat less likely than getting it from sexual intercourse..

 

let your doctor do his job muna, let him examine and evaluate you.. swollen lymph nodes in your neck would most likely indicate an infection somewhere in your body, so there should be at least several more tests to be done aside from a chest x-ray..

 

 

:mtc:

 

 

many many thanks, sir! just a follow up question. nahuhuli po ba sa annual physical ang STDs? thanks!

[drjeckyll]

may tanong lang ako po. kung ung partner mo may STD makukuha mo ba yan sa kissing?

 

atsaka kung BJ o sex na may kapote pde pa rin pero kung mag live ka tapos i-alcohol mo ung manoy mo (sakit!!!) makakaiwas b yan sa STD ???

 

salamat po !

[peterparker]

may tanong lang ako po. kung ung partner mo may STD makukuha mo ba yan sa kissing?

 

atsaka kung BJ o sex na may kapote pde pa rin pero kung mag live ka tapos i-alcohol mo ung manoy mo (sakit!!!) makakaiwas b yan sa STD ???

 

salamat po !

 

 

please backread, we have discussed kissing and STD`s in previous posts..

 

with regards to alcohol after doing it live, sorry to tell you but it does`nt work, especially with viruses which are much smaller than bacteria.. plus if the organisms have already entered your system before you can apply alcohol, malas mo lang..

 

 

:mtc:

Edited July 21, 2009 by peterparker

[slimguyph]

Question:

 

After inital exposure to HIV, magkakaroon ng fever right? and then no symptoms for up to ten years.

 

How long does the initial fever / infection-like state last? How severe is it and what are the initial symptoms?

 

Thanks.

[peterparker]

Question:

 

After inital exposure to HIV, magkakaroon ng fever right? and then no symptoms for up to ten years.

 

How long does the initial fever / infection-like state last? How severe is it and what are the initial symptoms?

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

24 weeks post-exposure, most individuals (80 to 90%) develop an influenza or mononucleosis-like illness called acute HIV infection, the most common symptoms of which may include fever, lymphadenopathy, pharyngitis, rash, myalgia, malaise, mouth and esophagal sores, and may also include, but less commonly, headache, nausea and vomiting, enlarged liver/spleen, weight loss, thrush, and neurological symptoms. Infected individuals may experience all, some, or none of these symptoms. The duration of symptoms varies, averaging 28 days and usually lasting at least a week.

 

Because of the nonspecific nature of these symptoms, they are often not recognized as signs of HIV infection. Even if patients go to their doctors or a hospital, they will often be misdiagnosed as having one of the more common infectious diseases with the same symptoms. Consequently, these primary symptoms are not used to diagnose HIV infection as they do not develop in all cases and because many are caused by other more common diseases. However, recognizing the syndrome can be important because the patient is much more infectious during this period.

 

A strong immune defense reduces the number of viral particles in the blood stream, marking the start of the infection's clinical latency stage. Clinical latency can vary between two weeks and 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:mtc:

Edited July 21, 2009 by peterparker

[Mr. Clean]

good am doc peter,

 

any suggestion, nakakaranas ako ng medyo masakit between my balls sa ibaba, tapos parang madalas akong binabalisawsaw? is it uti or kind of std?

[peterparker]

good am doc peter,

 

any suggestion, nakakaranas ako ng medyo masakit between my balls sa ibaba, tapos parang madalas akong binabalisawsaw? is it uti or kind of std?

 

 

well, the only way to know for sure is for you to consult a urologist bro..

 

but i suspect that you may have some form of UTI..

 

 

:mtc:

[nonex]

Any Idea how to Cure Genital Warts (Male and Female)? is there any ways ba except from burning the skin?

 

 

 

same question with magikero... how to cure ganital warts... STD ba ito??? dagdag lang

salamat

[otitismedia]

same question with magikero... how to cure ganital warts... STD ba ito??? dagdag lang

salamat

 

AFAIK, it is considered STD. cauterization is the fastest and best way to remove warts. you can try chemical or topical solution but it will take days even weeks to take effect. Consult your dermatologist for treatment.

[peterparker]

same question with magikero... how to cure ganital warts... STD ba ito??? dagdag lang

salamat

 

 

as the name implies, genital warts is a common form of STD..

 

for nonex`s benefit, i`ll repost what i had posted a few months back..

 

 

There is no cure for HPV, but there are methods to treat visible warts, which could reduce infectivity, although there are no trials studying the effectiveness of removing visible warts in reducing transmission. Genital warts may disappear without treatment, but sometimes eventually develop a fleshy, small raised growth. There is no way to predict whether they will grow or disappear. Warts can sometimes be identified because they show up as white when acetic acid is applied, but method is not recommended on the vulva because microtrauma and inflammation can also show up as acetowhite.

 

Magnifying glasses or colposcope may also be used to aid in identifying small warts.

 

Depending on the size and location of the wart, and other factors, a doctor will offer one of several ways to treat them. Podofilox is the first-line treatment due to its low cost. Almost all treatments can potentially cause depigmentation or scarring.

 

Patient-applied

 

A 0.15% – 0.5% podophyllotoxin (also called podofilox) solution in a gel or cream. Marketed as Condylox (0.5%), Wartec (0.15%) and Warticon (0.15%), it can be applied by the patient to the affected area and is not washed off. It is the purified and standardized active ingredient of the podophyllin (see below). Podofilox is safer and more effective than podophyllin.

 

Skin erosion and pain are more commonly reported than with imiquimod and sinecatechins. Its use is cycled (2 times per day for 3 days then 4-7 days off); one review states that it should only be used for four cycles.

 

Imiquimod (Aldara) is a topical immune response cream, applied to the affected area. It causes less local irritation than podofilox but may cause fungal infections (11% in package insert) and flu-like symptoms (less than 5% disclosed in package insert).

 

Sinecatechins (marked as Veregen and Polyphenon E) is an ointment of catechins (55% epigallocatechin gallate) extracted from green tea and other components. Mode of action is undetermined. It appears to have higher clearance rates than podofilox and imiquimod and causes less local irritation, but clearance takes around longer than imiquimod and sinecatechins.

 

 

Doctor-applied

Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery is safe for pregnancy. It kills warts 71-79% of the time, but recurrence is 38% to 73% 6 months after treatment. Local infections have been reported.

 

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is less effective than cryosurgery, and is not recommended for use in the vagina, cervix, or urinary meatus.

 

Surgical excision is best for large warts, and has a greater risk of scarring.

Laser ablation does not seem to be any more effective than other physician-applied methods, but is often used as a last resort and is extremely expensive.

 

A 20% podophyllin anti-mitotic solution , applied to the affected area and later washed off. However, this crude herbal extract is not recommended for use on vagina, urethra, perianal area, or cervix, and must be applied by a physician. Reported reactions include nausea, vomiting, fever, confusion, coma, renal failure, ileus, and leukopenia; death has been reported with extensive topical application, or application on mucous membrances.

Interferon can be used; it is effective, but it is also expensive and its effect is inconsistent.

 

as always, please consult a dermatologist for proper treatment..

 

 

 

:mtc:

[hollowman19]

doc....ngpa-urinalysis ako...and ung puss cells mere 0-1,kaso ung RBC was 2-3...ano kya meron sakin?! me gamot b ko n dpt inumin? me irritating feeling kc s yagbolls ko e..pero hnd nmn gano mskit...ng self medicate nlng ako ng amoxcilin..ok lng b un?!

[peterparker]

doc....ngpa-urinalysis ako...and ung puss cells mere 0-1,kaso ung RBC was 2-3...ano kya meron sakin?! me gamot b ko n dpt inumin? me irritating feeling kc s yagbolls ko e..pero hnd nmn gano mskit...ng self medicate nlng ako ng amoxcilin..ok lng b un?!

 

 

yung findings mo sa urinalysis are not significant naman.. you don`t need to take any medications.. i would advise you to drink plenty of fluids..

 

 

:mtc:

[malibogako]

Hi sir peter parker! would like to ask your opinion on HIV test. I recently tested negative for HIV using the CMIA test.

My question is that, which test is more reliable CMIA or ELISA test?

From what I have been hearing in the hospital where i got test, its an advance test but i really dunno the difference between this CMIA (new test) and ELISA (old test).

Thanks in advance sir!

[peterparker]

Hi sir peter parker! would like to ask your opinion on HIV test. I recently tested negative for HIV using the CMIA test.

My question is that, which test is more reliable CMIA or ELISA test?

From what I have been hearing in the hospital where i got test, its an advance test but i really dunno the difference between this CMIA (new test) and ELISA (old test).

Thanks in advance sir!

 

 

ok bro, i`ll explain it to you in simple terms..

 

chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay test (CMIA) a.k.a. HIV Ag/Ab combo test is comparable to the standard ELISA tests routinely utilized in different laboratories..

 

the main difference is that the CMIA test also detects the p24 antigen, a vital marker of HIV infection unlike the ELISA test which only detects the antibodies to HIV.. therefore the main advantage of the combo test is that it provides faster and more reliable results.. plus it can detect all known HIV subtypes and further reduce the seroconversion window as compared to antibody only assays..

 

 

:mtc:

[nonex]

as the name implies, genital warts is a common form of STD..

 

for nonex`s benefit, i`ll repost what i had posted a few months back..

 

 

There is no cure for HPV, but there are methods to treat visible warts, which could reduce infectivity, although there are no trials studying the effectiveness of removing visible warts in reducing transmission. Genital warts may disappear without treatment, but sometimes eventually develop a fleshy, small raised growth. There is no way to predict whether they will grow or disappear. Warts can sometimes be identified because they show up as white when acetic acid is applied, but method is not recommended on the vulva because microtrauma and inflammation can also show up as acetowhite.

 

Magnifying glasses or colposcope may also be used to aid in identifying small warts.

 

Depending on the size and location of the wart, and other factors, a doctor will offer one of several ways to treat them. Podofilox is the first-line treatment due to its low cost. Almost all treatments can potentially cause depigmentation or scarring.

 

Patient-applied

 

A 0.15% – 0.5% podophyllotoxin (also called podofilox) solution in a gel or cream. Marketed as Condylox (0.5%), Wartec (0.15%) and Warticon (0.15%), it can be applied by the patient to the affected area and is not washed off. It is the purified and standardized active ingredient of the podophyllin (see below). Podofilox is safer and more effective than podophyllin.

 

Skin erosion and pain are more commonly reported than with imiquimod and sinecatechins. Its use is cycled (2 times per day for 3 days then 4-7 days off); one review states that it should only be used for four cycles.

 

Imiquimod (Aldara) is a topical immune response cream, applied to the affected area. It causes less local irritation than podofilox but may cause fungal infections (11% in package insert) and flu-like symptoms (less than 5% disclosed in package insert).

 

Sinecatechins (marked as Veregen and Polyphenon E) is an ointment of catechins (55% epigallocatechin gallate) extracted from green tea and other components. Mode of action is undetermined. It appears to have higher clearance rates than podofilox and imiquimod and causes less local irritation, but clearance takes around longer than imiquimod and sinecatechins.

 

 

Doctor-applied

Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery is safe for pregnancy. It kills warts 71-79% of the time, but recurrence is 38% to 73% 6 months after treatment. Local infections have been reported.

 

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is less effective than cryosurgery, and is not recommended for use in the vagina, cervix, or urinary meatus.

 

Surgical excision is best for large warts, and has a greater risk of scarring.

Laser ablation does not seem to be any more effective than other physician-applied methods, but is often used as a last resort and is extremely expensive.

 

A 20% podophyllin anti-mitotic solution , applied to the affected area and later washed off. However, this crude herbal extract is not recommended for use on vagina, urethra, perianal area, or cervix, and must be applied by a physician. Reported reactions include nausea, vomiting, fever, confusion, coma, renal failure, ileus, and leukopenia; death has been reported with extensive topical application, or application on mucous membrances.

Interferon can be used; it is effective, but it is also expensive and its effect is inconsistent.

 

as always, please consult a dermatologist for proper treatment..

 

 

 

:mtc:

 

Pasensya na Doc sobrang haba na kasi nitong trend kaya hndi ko na mahanap. Anyway yung mga gamot na sinabi mo over the counter ba to and available ba ito sa mercury. Hindi ko kasi masubukan bumili kasi andito ako sa UAE.

 

Yung genital warts ba parehas yung nakikita sa Mukha??? kasi parehas itsura nila eh...

 

Thank you Very much